Math Assessment (DCOM)

Winter 2025

Your Douglas College Math Assessment (DCOM) will be offered in-person using Blackboard for this semester. Registration must be done 72 (business) hours in advance because you will need to complete the Tech Set Up Test found under Course Content in Blackboard to ensure you have working access before your scheduled date and time.

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Who should write

The Douglas College Math Assessment (DCOM) is for students who wish to challenge prerequisites for

  • MATH 1120 - Calculus 1,
  • MATH 1123 - Calculus for Life Sciences
  • MATH 1125 - Calculus for Social Sciences,
  • MATH 1130 - Discrete Mathematics 1,
  • or MATH 1160 - Introduction to Statistics.

This may be necessary if you do not have documented proof of prerequisite courses, but believe you can demonstrate that you have the required knowledge.

Before taking the Douglas College Math Assessment (DCOM), you must have one of the following:

  • proof of either B.C. Foundations of Math 11, B.C. Principles of Math 11, or B.C. Precalculus 11 with a grade of "C" or higher.
  • MATU 0411 (formerly DVST 0411) with a grade of "C" or higher; or
  • a referral from the Mathematics Upgrading Department.

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What to bring to the test

Please bring:

  • Your student number, photo identification,
  • A pen or pencil,
  • and a scientific calculator but not a graphing calculator.

 The invigilator will provide scratch paper which will be collected when you complete the test.

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Test format

The Douglas College Math Assessment (DCOM) is a series of four proctored Math Assessments. The assessments range from Intermediate Algebra to Functions and Trigonometry. Details of each test are described below.

All students will begin with Test #1: Mathematics 2 and progress on to Test #2, Test #3, and then Test #4 if applicable. Each test must be done in sequence of order to be valid. At each level, a certain score must be achieved to be eligible to advance to the next test.

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What it tests

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Scores needed to challenge prerequisites

To satisfy prerequisites for the following courses, students must achieve the scores on the tests listed below.

MATH 1160 - Introduction to Statics: Score of 12 or higher on Test #2: Mathematics 3

MATH 1130 - Discrete Mathematics 1: Score of 13 or higher on Test #3: Calculus Readiness 1

MATH 1125 - Calculus for Social Sciences: Score of 15 or higher on Test #3: Calculus Readiness 1

MATH 1123 - Calculus for Life Sciences: Score of 12 or higher or Test #4: Calculus Readiness 2

MATH 1120 - Calculus 1: Score of 12 or higher on Test #4: Calculus Readiness 2

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Test results

You will usually be given your results immediately after the completion of the assessment.

Assessments completed remotely via Zoom and Blackboard will normally have results emailed to you and entered onto your student record within 72 (business) hours after completion.

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Test policy

Students may take an assessment for admission to courses and/or programs a maximum of two times within a two year period, with a minimum of four months between tests. Students who believe extenuating circumstances exist may contact Assessment Services to request consideration or exemption to this policy.

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Test schedule

Please follow the steps on - Assessment Testing Information to book your exam

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How to book an assessment

Visit page How to book an Assessment page.

Please note that registration or cancellation of assessments must be done 24 (business) hours in advance of the scheduled date and time.

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Registration schedule

Winter 2025

In-person testing between January 1 and April 30, 2025 as per scheduled date, time and location. Go to assessment testing schedule.